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5 plus 2/3 a number is equal to twice that number what is the number

 Mar 18, 2016
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Let the number=N

5 + 2/3N =N

5 =N - 2/3N

5=1/3N Divide both sides by 1/3

N=15

 Mar 18, 2016
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5 + 2/3X = 2X

5 = 2X - 2/3 X

5 = 4/3 X

multiple both sides by 3/4

x = 15/4 = 3 3/4

 

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 Mar 18, 2016

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